Vivitar Vivicam 5105s User Manual

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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Trademark Information

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are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

 Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  SD

is a trademark.

 Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks.  Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Product Information

 Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product

specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

 The product and accessories that come with your ViviCam 5105s may be different from those

described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.

 The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual

design of your ViviCam 5105s.

 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.  For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings

If foreign objects or water have entered the ViviCam 5105s, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

If the ViviCam 5105s has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the ViviCam 5105s.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.

Do not use the ViviCam 5105s in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the ViviCam 5105s on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the ViviCam 5105s to fall or tilt over, causing injury.

Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

Do not use the ViviCam 5105s while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

WARNING: Handling the USB cable on this product may expose you to lead,a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or otherreproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Cautions

Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.

Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

The ViviCam 5105s is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the ViviCam 5105s.

This might cause damage to the ViviCam 5105s.

Do not use the ViviCam 5105s in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

Do not wrap the ViviCam 5105s or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the ViviCam 5105s in a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the ViviCam 5105s in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the ViviCam 5105s, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:

Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce ViviCam 5105s performance. Using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use. The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the ViviCam 5105s or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction. The ViviCam 5105s may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction. If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the ViviCam 5105s to prevent leakage or corrosion.

If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the battery is

stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired. Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION.................................................8

Overview.............................................................8

Package Contents...............................................9

Optional Accessories...........................................9

COMPONENTS GUIDE......................................10

Front View...........................................................10

Rear view............................................................11

LED Indicators.....................................................12

Scene Modes......................................................13

LCD Monitor Information.....................................14

PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 5105S............19

Installing the Battery.....................................19

Charging the Battery......................................20

Loading an SD Memory Card

(Optional Accessory)..................................... 21

Setting the Date and Time........................... 22

Choosing the Language................................22

Attaching the ViviCam 5105s Strap............. 23

BASIC FUNCTIONS......................................24

Turning the Power On.................................. 24

Turning the Power Off................................... 24

Using the LCD Monitor................................. 25

Using the Normal Mode................................. 26

Adjusting the Zoom........................................27

Using the Flash............................................28

Using the Self-Timer...................................... 30

Using the Macro Mode.................................. 31

Setting the Image Resolution and Quality..... 32

SELECTING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE...........34

Auto Mode...................................................34

Sports Mode................................................ 35

Night Scene Mode....................................... 36

Portrait Mode............................................... 37

Landscape Mode.........................................38

Backlight Mode............................................39

MOVIE MODE...............................................40

IMAGE PLAYBACK......................................41

Single Image Playback...............................41

Magnifying Images....................................... 42

Viewing Nine Images At A Time.................. 43

Viewing Video Clips...................................... 44

Automated Playback (Slide Show) .... 44

Protecting Images....................................... 45

DELETING IMAGES.....................................46

Deleting Images/Video Clips Singly..............46

Deleting All Images/Video Clips...................47

Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal

Memory.......................................................48

CONNECTING THE VIVICAM 5105S DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER FOR PRINTING IMAGES

(PICTBRIGDE FUNCTION).........................49

TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/VIDEO

CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER.....................51

Step 1: Install the USB Driver.........................52

Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 5105s to Your

Computer....................................................... 53

Step 3: Downloading Recorded Images/Video

Clips.............................................................. 54

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.......................... 55

Installing Photo Explorer.................................55

Installing Photo Express................................. 56

Installing Acrobat Reader................................57

USER’S MANUAL ON CD-ROM......................58

USING THE VIVICAM 5105S AS A PC CAMERA..59

Step 1: Install the PC camera driver...............59

Step 2: Connect the ViviCam 5105s to your

computer........................................................ 60

Step 3: Run your application software (i.e.

Windows NetMeeting)..................................... 60

LIST OF MENU OPTIONS.............................. 61

Capture Menu................................................. 61

Playback Menu...............................................67

Video Menu.................................................... 68

Setup Menu (in Capture/Video/Playback Menu)....69

VIVICAM 5105S SPECIFICATIONS................71

TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................72

INTRODUCTION

Overview

Your new stylish ViviCam 5105s delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images using a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor. Using the 1.7" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them

in detail. An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right.

16 MB internal memory (14 MB available for image storage) lets you capture and store images without the need for an additional memory card. However, you may wish to expand the memory capacity by using an external memory card.

In addition to still images, you can record short videos by using the movie function.

Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable. You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software, or image editing software you may already own. You may share your images with your friends via e-mail, in a report, or on a website.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your ViviCam 5105s and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact to your dealer.

 ViviCam 5105s Digital Camera  Camera Strap  User’s Manual  Software CD-ROM  USB Cable  Camera Pouch  Lithium ion rechargeable battery (650mA)  AC power adapter

Optional Accessories

 Memory card

1. Strap eyelet

2. Lens cover

3. Shutter button

4. Flash

COMPONENTS GUIDE

Front View

5. Lens

6. Microphone

7. Self-timer LED

Rear view

1. DC IN 5V terminal

2. Focus switch

Macro mode

Normal mode

3. USB terminal

4. Tripod socket

5. Battery/SD card cover

6. OK OK button

Zoom button

7.  Arrow button (Down)

MODE Mode button

8.  Arrow button (Right)

Flash button

9.  Arrow button (Left)

Self-timer button

10.  Arrow button (Up)

MENU Menu button

11. LCD monitor

12. Status LED

LED Indicators

Indicator Status Description/Activity Sound

Status LED None The ViviCam 5105s is powering up Yes *(1)

Status LED Solid green The ViviCam 5105s is powered and ready No

Status LED Blinking green Charging the flash No

Status LED Blinking green Image is being recorded to the memory card No

Status LED Solid green USB communication/transfer in progress No

Status LED Solid green The ViviCam 5105s is ready to record images Yes *(1)

(or movies)

Self-timer LED Blinking red The self-timer function is activated Yes *(Sec)

---- ---- Button event Yes *(1)

(1) The ViviCam 5105s sounds one beep.

(Sec) The self-timer sounds 10 beeps for 10 seconds, 5 beeps for 5 seconds.

Scene Modes

Select the scene mode suitable for the occasion or situation.

Mode Description

1. [ A ] Auto mode Select this option to leave all the adjustments to

the ViviCam 5105s and take images casually.

2. [ ] Sports mode Select this option to capture fast-moving subjects.

3. [ ] Night Scene mode Select this option to take images of people against

dark or nighttime background.

4. [ ] Portrait mode Select this option to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus.

5. [ ] Landscape mode Select this option to capture images of distant scenery or landscapes.

6. [ ] Backlight mode Select this option to brighten subjects that are backlit and would come out dark if no flash was used.

LCD Monitor Information

4. Remaining pictures

5. [ ] Card indicator

6. Battery level [ ] Fully battery level

[ ] Fairly consumed

[ ] Nearly exhausted

[ ] Virtually no battery power

1. Scene mode

[ A ] Auto mode

[ ] Sports mode

[ ] Night Scene mode

[ ] Portrait mode

[ ] Landscape mode

[ ] Backlight mode

2. Image quality [ ] Fine

[ ] Normal

[ ] Economy

3. Image size

[ 5 ] 2560x1920

[ 3M ] 2048x1536

[ ] 1280x960

[ ] 640x480

7. ISO speed [ No icon] Auto

[

ISO 100

] 100

[

ISO 200

] 200

8. Sharpness

[ H ] High

[ ] Medium

[ L ] Low

9. Color

[ ] Full Color

[ ] Black & White

[ ] Sepia

10. Saturation

[ ] High

[ ] Medium

[ ] Low

These indicators are displayed when recording still images:

11. Flash mode

[ ] Fill flash (on)

[ ] Flash off

[ A ] Automatic flash

[ A ] Red-eye reduction

12. [ ] Self-timer mode

13. [ ] Macro mode icon

14. White balance [ No icon] Auto

[ ] Daylight

[ ] Cloudy

[ ] Tungsten

[ ] Fluorescent

15. EV compensation

These indicators are displayed when playing images back:

1. Playback mode

2. [ ] Card indicator

3. Battery level [ ] Fully battery level

[ ] Fairly consumed

[ ] Nearly exhausted

[ ] Virtually no battery power

4. [ ] Protect indicator

5. Index number of total number

2 of 10

These indicators are displayed when recording video clips:

1. Movie mode

2. Recording indicator

3. Video counter

4. [ ] Card indicator

5. Battery level [ ] Fully battery level

[ ] Fairly consumed

[ ] Nearly exhausted

[ ] Virtually no battery power

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These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back:

1. Playback mode

2. Battery level

[ ] Fully battery level

[ ] Fairly consumed

[ ] Nearly exhausted

[ ] Virtually no battery power

3. [ ] Card indicator

4. Index number of total number

5. Movie mode

6. Elapsed time

7. Elapsed playback indicator

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PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 5105S

Installing the Battery

We highly recommend you to use the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the full capability of your ViviCam 5105s. Make sure that the power of the ViviCam 5105s is off before inserting or removing the battery.

1. Make sure your ViviCam 5105s is off.

2. Slide the battery/SD card cover lock.

3. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown.

 Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and orient the battery

so that its label is facing to the front side of the ViviCam 5105s, and then insert the battery.

4. Close the battery/SD card cover lock firmly.

Removing the Battery

Open the battery/SD card cover and then release the battery lock lever. When the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way.

Charging the Battery

Using the AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the ViviCam 5105s as power supply. Make sure that the power of the ViviCam 5105s is off and then insert the battery before starting.

1. Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN terminal of the ViviCam 5105s.

2. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet.

 The status LED flashes green when charging is started and lights green when charging is completed.  It is recommended to fully discharge or exhaust the battery before being charged.  Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of battery.

Note:

 This ViviCam 5105s must be used with specified AC power adapter. Damage caused by the use of an

incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

 When the charging is not started even if following the above procedure, turn the power on at any mode after

LCD monitor turns on, and then turn the power off.

 The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not

a malfunction. When using the ViviCam 5105s in cold areas, keep the ViviCam 5105s and battery warm by holding them inside your outer cloth.

 If you open the battery cover without removing the battery, the power will not be terminated. If you remove

the battery, you have to insert the battery again in a period of 2 hours in order to make sure that the date and time will not be reset.

 We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours as first time use.

Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

Your ViviCam 5105s comes with 16 MB of internal memory (14 MB available for image storage), allowing you to store images and video clips in the ViviCam 5105s. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using the SD memory card. Optional SD memory card provide removable, reusable storage for images and video clips.

1. Make sure your ViviCam 5105s is off.

2. Slide the SD card/battery cover lock.

3. Insert the SD memory card.

 If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.

4. Close the SD card/battery cover lock firmly.

Note:

 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally deleted from

an SD memory card you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to "LOCK".

 To save, edit, or delete data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.  Be sure to format the memory card with this ViviCam 5105s before its initial usage.

To remove an SD memory card

1. Make sure your ViviCam 5105s is off.

2. Slide the SD card/battery cover lock.

3. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.

Note:

 Memory cards may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing memory cards.

Setting the Date and Time

The Date/Time screen will be presented if/when:

 The ViviCam 5105s is turned on for the first time.  The ViviCam 5105s is turned on after removing the batteries for a long

period of time.

1. Select the item field by using the  /  button.

2. Select the setting by using the /  button.

3. Press the OK button after all fields are set.

Choosing the Language

Follow the steps below to set the OSD (On-Screen Display) language.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Press the  button to select [Setup] menu.

3. Press the / button to select [Language], and press the OK button.

4. Select a language that you prefer by using the / button.

5. Press the OK button after all fields are set.

Note:

 The language setting will be retained even if the ViviCam 5105s is

turned off.

mm/dd/yyyy 12 hr

Date/Time

Date: 01 01 2005

Time: 01 01 AM

OK:Enter

or X :Select Item

or T :Change Value

Attaching the ViviCam 5105s Strap

To prevent accidental slippage during the use, always use the ViviCam 5105s strap.

Attach the ViviCam 5105s strap as follows:

1. Thread the small loop of the strap through the strap eyelet on the ViviCam 5105s.

2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured.

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